Lebed Battles Business Tycoon
In Order to Pave Path to Kremlin

KRASNOYARSK, Russia -- Alexander Lebed became governor of this vast Siberian province a year ago with hopes of paving his path to the Kremlin.

Instead, the bemedaled war hero has waded into battle once again. The gruff former lieutenant general has fought Afghan rebels, faced down Soviet coup plotters, and scrapped with separatists on Russia's fringes. Now, his enemy wears a pin-striped suit and rides a chauffeured Mercedes. And he's...